JHM short shifter - how much does it improve shifting feel?

[forbiddenbeat]

I need to buy a new B7 S-line shifter boot and knob (the leather is going bad on mine), and am considering upgrading to a JHM SS while I'm at it. However, I don't really want to reduce throw all that much, so I'd probably set it to 10% reduction. Is it worth getting the JHM just for improving the shifting feel? I'd love to tighten up the shifter a bit.

[Farmernate]

DO IT!!!!! it feels so much better than the stock shifter, feels a bit heavier but in a good way.

i actually was debating a 10% shorter throw too, but went with the 30% reduced throw and 1inch shorter kit, and now i kinda wish i went with the 45% reduction in throw lol. the stock shifter throw is wayyyyy too long, i would highly recomend trying the 30% first, or even 45%.

[Loud_Greg]

I'm also curious about this. Anybody here have one?

*EDIT* Haha, nevermind. Too slow in my reply. Sounds pretty nice.

[forbiddenbeat]

DO IT!!!!! it feels so much better than the stock shifter, feels a bit heavier but in a good way.

i actually was debating a 10% shorter throw too, but went with the 30% reduced throw and 1inch shorter kit, and now i kinda wish i went with the 45% reduction in throw lol. the stock shifter throw is wayyyyy too long, i would highly recomend trying the 30% first, or even 45%.

Does it actually tighten up the tolerances and make the gates feel more exact? Or does it just feel heaver?

[Farmernate]

the gates are definately more pronounced, you can also feel the gear sliding in

i used the metal busings in the kit instead of the stock rubber ones, so once i'm in the gear, i cannot wiggle the shifter from side to side.

[NastyNate]

the gates are definately more pronounced, you can also feel the gear sliding in

i used the metal busings in the kit instead of the stock rubber ones, so once i'm in the gear, i cannot wiggle the shifter from side to side.

x2. This was one of the first mods I did, and still one of my favorites. JHM makes a fantastic product.

[Giantsfan10]

you might not think its worth it, but it is. its there every time you drive, i love the 30% i wonder what 40% is like. there is so much slop in the stock shifter the precision is amazing with the new ss.

[Blarg]

It has me spoiled now, every other manual car I drive feels so sloppy compared to mine.

[Sly Raskal]

Is there any concern of damaging syncros due to the short shifter? I've heard various discussions that a short shifter can accelerate damage to the syncros. Don't know how true that is since I don't know much about how transmissions work. But if this is a safe upgrade, I'll defintely add it to the list of upgrades that I currently cannot afford. lol

[scoobycarolan]

Was my first mod. Make sure to get EVERY tool in the instructions. I love it!

[Sal_B7]

usually one of my first mods as well. I got the Neuspeed SS cause no one else had one at the time. Either that or JHM didnt have one out yet. this was back in '07. Feels a lot better then stock. Also you should think about adding the JHM weighted shift knob. It adds a lil extra into it.

[Mordaine]

im still thinking about this, but i had a bad experience with a diesel geeks short shifter for my mk5 rabbit back in the day

[maidest]

Anyone have one for sale? [>_<]

[saizero]

it would be the perfect time of the year for a sale... (WINK WINK)

[Mordaine]

if a sale hit i would buy right now

[forbiddenbeat]

if a sale hit i would buy right now

Me too (hint hint).

[scoobycarolan]

Send some PMs to jay. They're all over the boards and just did a group on the ER SMIC kits. I'm sure they'd be down. I will say this. The construction of this is second to none. You can't be disappointed.